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Don’t Do Any Of These 12 Things In Your Cruise Cabin! Here's Why.

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👁️ 2.0M views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 11:08

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Editorial Summary

Gary Bembridge outlines various rules and behaviors to avoid while staying in a cruise cabin to prevent being banned, fined, or having possessions confiscated. He begins by discussing dangerous balcony activities, such as jumping overboard or climbing railings, which can lead to lifetime bans. The creator warns against smoking or vaping in cabins and on balconies due to cleaning fees and fire risks. He also addresses privacy and noise concerns, noting that loud activities or nudity on balconies can be recorded by CCTV or observed by neighbors. Regarding cabin amenities, Bembridge advises against using personal heating elements like kettles or extension cords, as these pose fire hazards and can damage the ship's electrical system. He cautions travelers to check if minibar items and bottled water are included in their drink packages to avoid unexpected charges. Additionally, he recommends using magnets instead of adhesives on metal walls to avoid repair fees and warns against flushing anything other than toilet tissue to prevent plumbing issues. Finally, he suggests being mindful of noise levels and maintaining cleanliness to assist cabin stewards.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Star Princess
Seriously Soggy
All-time creator consensus for Star Princess
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

a german couple renata and her husband volker were thrown off a mindshift cruise for something they did in their cabin that they thought was perfectly fine to do

you're not allowed to smoke or vape on your balcony or in your cabin either

you cannot use anything with a heating element in your cabin unless it's been provided by the line

never ever flush anything other than the supplied toilet tissue down the toilet

Creator's Tips & Advice

Do not smoke or vape on the balcony or in the cabin
Never flush anything other than supplied toilet tissue down the toilet
Do not leave items charging unattended in the cabin
Check if your drinks package includes minibar items to avoid unexpected charges

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Unfamiliarity with cabin rulesReview cruise line policies to avoid actions that could lead to disembarkation or bans
Unexpected charges from minibar or taken itemsCheck if drinks packages include minibar and avoid taking items like toiletries without purchasing

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the common cabin rules that passengers break?
QWhat actions can lead to being disembarked or banned from cruising?
QHow can passengers avoid unexpected charges in their cabin?

Topics Covered

Cabin Balcony2½ Sad BaconCabin Interior1 Sad BaconService Crew1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Nassau4 Sad Bacon
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